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Wright State mourns passing of former trustee, Honorable James Cannon

The Wright State family is mourning the Honorable James F. Cannon, former Wright State University trustee and alumnus and retired Dayton Municipal Court judge, who died Friday, Nov. 5, after an extended illness. He was 79. Funeral services for Cannon … Continue reading

Victoria Theatre Association signs over archives to Wright State on Nov. 14

Records that document the century and a half of the Victoria Theatre’s existence were officially turned over to the Wright State University Libraries at a deed-signing ceremony on Sunday, November 14, during the 20th anniversary celebration of the renovation and … Continue reading

Jim Brown named executive director of Wright State University’s Nutter Center

James “Jim” W. Brown II, CFE, has been named executive director of Wright State University’s Nutter Center. Brown, 45, who has served as associate director of the center for the past 11 years, has been a facility manager in the … Continue reading

Small business center best in state

SBDC wins state award photo

The Ohio Department of Development has recognized Wright State’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) with the 2010 Center Performance Award for best performance out of 38 centers throughout Ohio. Wright State received the award for its client interactions and the … Continue reading

National Science Olympiad coming to Wright State

Dr. Hopkins speaking at Science Olympiad press conference

Wright State University announced on Dec. 1 that it has been selected as the site for the National Science Olympiad Tournament, which pits teams of bright young students from around the country in science and engineering competitions that often involve … Continue reading

Even exchange

Dalian Chinese Campus Visit

If you were to develop a model exchange program between American and overseas universities, you would be hard pressed to find a better example than the ties between Wright State University and Dalian Jiaotong University–Information Engineering Institute. Since its beginning … Continue reading

A Job Hunter’s Best Friend

Wright State graduate writes a how-to guide for finding a job in today’s economy

When Andrea Foy was looking for a part-time retail job to help offset the expenses of purchasing a house, she went to her job interview as the polished, professional woman she is. While waiting for a manager to interview her, … Continue reading

Scents & Sensibility

Wright State student paves the way to his master's degree with his own line of vegan soaps

When his job was put on the chopping block, graphic designer Stephen Rumbaugh considered his options for the future… Rumbaugh thought back to a book he read in the early ’90s on soap making and sensed an opportunity. Continue reading

Homegrown Movie

Wright State graduates produce feature film entirely on location in Dayton

A young woman, missing for more than a year, mysteriously returns with no recollection of where she’s been. Her wealthy family welcomes her home with open arms. Haunted by violent visions, she begins to suspect that her father is hiding dark. Continue reading

Nature’s Kidneys

Wetlands project between Wright State and the Air Force Institute of Technology

Scientists at Wright State University and the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) are conducting an experimental project at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) to demonstrate how wetlands can help clean up. Continue reading